1:06 AM,
Dec. 29, 2012

Written by

Chase Howell

Across the Ohio River from the collegiate rivalry lives a "Crosstown Shootout" of another breed: Holmes versus Holy Cross.

The two high schools have three things that fuel every great rivalry: close proximity, high stakes and tradition. Separated by just 1.1 miles, Covington's greatest battle sets the stage for the Jan. 5 girls' basketball game at Holmes High School.

"Every time we go to Holmes, there's always tension when we step on the floor," Holy Cross senior guard DeAsia Beal said. "Past games, recent years, it's been like that every time we play them. We're crosstown rivals and I know a ...